George Chamberlin Community Leadership Award Recipients

The life of longtime KOGO personality, George Chamberlin was defined by doing the right thing. During his life, George's positive outlook, integrity, and generosity touched so many people. By doing the right thing day-to-day, George created a legacy that is being honored through the George Chamberlin Leadership Award, presented by Palomar Solar and Roofing.

The award recognizes non-profit organizations that devote their time, talents and resources to helping others and making San Diego a better place to live. If you know a worthy person or organization that deserves to be recognized, please submit a nomination HERE >>

Rise Up Industries is a local non-profit whose reentry program supports formerly gang-involved individuals returning from incarceration by providing services that create pathways to healing, stability, and dignifying careers. Their youth gang prevention program supports at-risk youth by providing integrated academic, social, and emotional support that leads to high school graduation with a plan. Executive Director Jonathan Yackley speaks with Bret & Veronica on San Diego's Morning News to tell us about the organization.

Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial is considered one of the most unique veterans memorials in America. It is the only memorial that honors veterans, living or deceased, from the revolutionary war to the current war on terror, with an image of the veteran. Executive Director Neil O'Connell speaks with Bret & Veronica on San Diego's Morning News to tell us about the organization.

Submit a nomination for the award below. Nominations will be reviewed by the staff at KOGO who worked closely with George during his tenure at the station